Bill Text: TX SR213 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing February 22, 2023, as Pearland Day.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-02-22 - Reported enrolled [SR213 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-SR213-Enrolled.html
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| WHEREAS, Proud residents of Pearland are gathering in | ||
| Austin on February 22, 2023, to celebrate Pearland Day at the | ||
| State Capitol; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Spanning Brazoria, Fort Bend, and Harris | ||
| Counties, Pearland was originally established as Mark Belt in | ||
| 1893; the town's name was changed the following year to reflect | ||
| the large number of pear trees in the area; by 1898, Pearland had | ||
| a newspaper, 12 businesses, and 75 residents; however, because | ||
| many of the pear trees were destroyed by the 1900 and 1915 | ||
| Galveston hurricanes, population growth slowed for a | ||
| considerable time; the planting of oranges and figs helped revive | ||
| local agriculture until the freeze of 1918 caused another wave of | ||
| damage; Pearland again recovered when oil and gas were discovered | ||
| in the area in 1934, which led to the development of the Hastings | ||
| Oilfield; and | ||
| WHEREAS, While enjoying the benefits of its proximity to | ||
| Houston and sites such as the Johnson Space Center, Kemah | ||
| Boardwalk, and the Galveston beaches, Pearland maintains its | ||
| unique character; in 1999, it was named an All-America City by | ||
| the National Civic League, and its notable attractions include | ||
| the more than 100-year-old Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway | ||
| depot, the Pearland Town Center, and an emerging biotech and | ||
| manufacturing area known as the Kirby District; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Pearland is fortunate to have a local chamber of | ||
| commerce that works diligently to further the city's | ||
| development and to keep the citizenry informed on matters that | ||
| affect the region; the city also boasts a highly rated school | ||
| system that is committed to helping with workforce | ||
| development; the University of Houston-Clear Lake Pearland | ||
| Campus is meeting the need for post-secondary education | ||
| options in the area with the addition of a health science | ||
| building, and the city benefits from an ongoing partnership | ||
| between the university and Alvin Community College; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Since the 1970s, Pearland has experienced | ||
| explosive growth and substantial development; from its humble | ||
| beginnings, Pearland has become one of the fastest-growing | ||
| communities in the country; the residents of Pearland can take | ||
| great civic pride in their community as they continue to | ||
| celebrate its neighborly spirit and cherished traditions for | ||
| generations to come; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th | ||
| Legislature, hereby recognize February 22, 2023, as Pearland Day | ||
| at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation | ||
| sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable stay in | ||
| Austin; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
| the delegation as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. | ||
| Middleton | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on February 22, 2023. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
